oafc-lover Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Personally i would start with Brooke and Feeney cos at the moment our "wrecking ball" is more like a toffee hammer and in pre season Brooke looked very tasty indeed and P.D. must see something in Feeney so lets see how it goes over a few games , and if it works in kicking Tonks asse he might be a great sub to bring on ........Worth a try ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've just been thinking about this and I too came to the conclusion that our current pairing isn't quite firing, yes Taylor scored a corker the other and day and Tonks nearly bagged on Tuesday but a bit of a freshen up is needed as we have become very predictable. Brooke and Feeney has a lot of mileage in it, Feeney is experienced and Brooke can learn from him, he has a raw talent that can be developed. I'd stick those two upfront for the next 5-10 games, if it clearly isn't working after 5 maybe have a rethink, it will take time for it to work and will not happen overnight but I'm optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killens_physio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've just been thinking about this and I too came to the conclusion that our current pairing isn't quite firing, yes Taylor scored a corker the other and day and Tonks nearly bagged on Tuesday but a bit of a freshen up is needed as we have become very predictable. Brooke and Feeney has a lot of mileage in it, Feeney is experienced and Brooke can learn from him, he has a raw talent that can be developed. I'd stick those two upfront for the next 5-10 games, if it clearly isn't working after 5 maybe have a rethink, it will take time for it to work and will not happen overnight but I'm optimistic. To be honest it cant do any harm. I mean we havent been scoring much as it is recently, so experimenting with Brooke and Feeney might be worth it. It could prove to be a master stroke and get taylor back on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 amos lee...hazell...trotman...black/evina taylor...furman...morais...white feeney...tonk/brooke then we can bring stephens, tonk, evina, millar, maybe taylor or morais from the bench because at the moment, our bench has been pretty poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) who beleives we play 4-4-2? Dickov plays players where they are because they can interchange positions and formations throughout the game Sheridan and Talbot tried this at times too, it's an aspect of the modern game which I don't think many people have picked up on yet but thats the way I think Dickov wants us to play, with Tounkare acting as the most forward player with Taylor, Morais and one other interchanging positions lining up as: Amos Lee, Hazell, Trotman, Evina Furman, Stephens Morais, Taylor, White Tounkare but switching between, 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 Edited January 13, 2011 by Tommy_Fent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Amos Holdsworth Hazell Trotters Black Lee Furman Jones Morais Taylor Brooke Stephens & Tonk need a rest. Just cant see feeney doing anything, Also allows us to control the midfield more with either Lee, Furman or Jones sitting infront of Hazell of Trotters when attacking as Holdsworth and Black will be further up the pitch acting like wingers when attacking, with morais and taylor making it into a front 3, with 2 of the 3 CM's pushing up the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadbarmy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Amos Holdsworth Hazell Trotters Black Lee Furman Jones Morais Taylor Brooke Stephens & Tonk need a rest. Just cant see feeney doing anything, Also allows us to control the midfield more with either Lee, Furman or Jones sitting infront of Hazell of Trotters when attacking as Holdsworth and Black will be further up the pitch acting like wingers when attacking, with morais and taylor making it into a front 3, with 2 of the 3 CM's pushing up the pitch A rest as in drop them?.........they can't be knackered they have just had 5 weeks off!! I do agree with you though, they are short of confidence and need to find it with a stint in the reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 A rest as in drop them?.........they can't be knackered they have just had 5 weeks off!! I do agree with you though, they are short of confidence and need to find it with a stint in the reserves. I mean rest for Tonk, he has given everything, and recently recieved little support, and has had to do all the physical battles more than usual recently with the long ball up more often, and been pushed around by some quality experienced centre backs. Just to give him a rest for a few games (but have him on the bench!!!!). Stephens, more to show that he isnt guarenteed a place, and hopefully get him to up his game back to how it was at the start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-lover Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I mean rest for Tonk, he has given everything, and recently recieved little support, and has had to do all the physical battles more than usual recently with the long ball up more often, and been pushed around by some quality experienced centre backs. Just to give him a rest for a few games (but have him on the bench!!!!). Stephens, more to show that he isnt guarenteed a place, and hopefully get him to up his game back to how it was at the start of the season. Agree about Stephens Rob , but i think Tonk also needs to know he,s not guaranteed to start every week.Lets face it were not going up and would rather use the next 5 to 10 games trying Brooke and possibly Feeney , and with a 9 point gap between us and the drop zone and at least 4 teams much worse than us now is the time to mix things up a little cos at minute its hard to see where the goals are gonna come from..IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I think tonk will be a different player now his mate has gone back to Sunderland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Have we signed a new player called Brooke? The one we currently have is nowhere near ready to lead a league one teams attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Have we signed a new player called Brooke? The one we currently have is nowhere near ready to lead a league one teams attack. Did you see pre-season games? Caused Bolton & Preston plenty of problems by himself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Have we signed a new player called Brooke? The one we currently have is nowhere near ready to lead a league one teams attack. Guess you didnt see pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 for a start Taylor isnt a striker , Also I cant believe how old Feeney looked on Tuesday ! Really dont think him or Brooke are the answer sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Pre season means nothing. It's about getting fit and no one makes a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 for a start Taylor isnt a striker , Also I cant believe how old Feeney looked on Tuesday ! Really dont think him or Brooke are the answer sadly Maybe get Eaves back on loan? Tonk needs a rest, Brooke & Eaves formed a good partnership in reserves, and caused Boltons defence plenty of problems.. He isnt getting a look in at Bolton - they've only been naming 4 subs recently and he hasn't been included, also gains him some more first team experience and helps us out as he can almost perfectly slot back into the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Maybe get Eaves back on loan? Tonk needs a rest, Brooke & Eaves formed a good partnership in reserves, and caused Boltons defence plenty of problems.. He isnt getting a look in at Bolton - they've only been naming 4 subs recently and he hasn't been included, also gains him some more first team experience and helps us out as he can almost perfectly slot back into the team? hmm maybe, but surely there is another more experience striker out there who is avaible for loan , Kevin Phillips? Infact I wish Dickov would play himself Edited January 13, 2011 by razza699 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Pre season means nothing. It's about getting fit and no one makes a challenge. Yes you defiantly didnt go pre season, Brooke tackle on burnley lb took him , Brooke got taken out by Preston keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm all for new ideas but Feeney looks disinterested and is clearly not the player he once was (was he ever good anyway?). Brooke is a kid but he is a big lad and looks like he can play a bit. Don't think we can rely on him for the goals we need though. We need to buy or loan a goal scorer because Tonk isn't the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Yes you defiantly didnt go pre season, Brooke tackle on burnley lb took him , Brooke got taken out by Preston keeper Just to clear up my original post, I didn't say Brooke wasn't good enough, I just said he wasn't ready to lead a league one attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Brooke and Feeney, think I was touting that during our Winter break. I'm such a visionary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I think tonk will be a different player now his mate has gone back to Sunderland Bloody well hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Just to clear up my original post, I didn't say Brooke wasn't good enough, I just said he wasn't ready to lead a league one attack. You're right on both counts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Brooke and Feeney, think I was touting that during our Winter break. I'm such a visionary. With a combined total of ZERO goals in the league this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 With a combined total of ZERO goals in the league this season. how many has brooke started ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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